Better public spaces
Rotherham benefits from a stunning rural backdrop and extensive parks and open spaces. We know that residents want to see cleaner streets and improvements to roads and pavements, and we want to create places that are clean, safe and sustainable. Improving our urban and country parks, providing nature-rich environments, and ensuring public spaces are green, clean and safe will help to create neighbourhoods where everyone can enjoy being active. We will also take steps to reduce the risk and impact of flooding and other environmental emergencies, providing protection and peace of mind for our residents.
The differences you will see:
£11.6 million investment made into our country parks
We are transforming our country parks to create vibrant, accessible green spaces that enhance wellbeing and bring communities together. Work is already underway to improve the amenities at Rother Valley Country Park, which will include a 150-seater eatery and indoor function space with views extending over the lake. The new development will also include external landscaping, as well as a new play area and better parking facilities to improve accessibility and the customer experience. Meanwhile, the redevelopment at Thrybergh Country Park is set to follow during 2025 with an improved café, play facilities and paths. The new facilities will help to create job opportunities and welcoming places where communities to come together, as well as enhancing green spaces that are unique to our heritage, transforming Rotherham into a major leisure destination.
Improvements to roads and pavements, alongside enhanced roadside cleaning along popular routes
We are committed to keeping communities and neighbourhoods safe and well connected by ensuring our roads and footways are well maintained. Across the borough, road and pavement upgrades and improvements will enhance safety and accessibility for all road users and reduce the number of potholes. On popular routes and gateways, we will also build additional capacity in a smarter and more targeted approach to increase the frequency of roadside cleansing to keep streets looking neat and tidy and improve their appearance.
Deliver flood alleviation projects and work with communities and businesses to develop flood resilience measures in the worst-affected areas
Investment in critical flood defence schemes will provide much-needed protection for communities at risk of flooding. £6 million has been allocated for the Catcliffe Village Flood Alleviation Scheme, aimed at reducing flood risks by improving the flow path of the River Rother. The project is expected to be delivered within three to five years, providing much-needed protection for affected residents.
